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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Summit Safari Lodge, your peaceful retreat in Arusha. Settle into your comfortable room, relax after your journey, and enjoy the tranquil surroundings before your safari begins. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a refreshing swim, explore the beautiful gardens, or simply unwind while your safari guide provides a briefing about the exciting adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge

Meals: Bed & Breakfast.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries. Known for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant population, Tarangire offers incredible wildlife viewing throughout the year.

Spend the day exploring the park's diverse landscapes as you search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and more than 500 species of birds. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, attracting animals from across the park and creating exceptional game-viewing opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, travel to Karatu for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Karatu – Central Serengeti National Park

Karatu – Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular views of the highlands before entering the legendary Serengeti National Park.

As the endless plains unfold before you, begin your game drive toward Central Serengeti (Seronera), one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. This region is famous for its resident wildlife and exceptional predator sightings throughout the year. Keep your eyes open for lions resting on rocky kopjes, graceful cheetahs scanning the plains, elusive leopards in acacia trees, elephants, giraffes, and countless antelope species.

Arrive at camp in the evening to enjoy dinner under the African sky.

Accommodation: Kilima Valley Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kilima Valley Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full Game Drive in Serengeti

Full Game Drive in Serengeti

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the magnificent Central Serengeti. After breakfast, head out with your professional safari guide for a full day of wildlife viewing across one of the world's greatest safari destinations.

Drive through open grasslands, river valleys, and rocky outcrops while searching for the Big Five and other incredible wildlife including cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, and an abundance of birdlife. Every game drive offers new and exciting wildlife encounters, making each moment unique.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti before continuing your afternoon adventure. Return to camp as the sun sets, where you can relax around the campfire and listen to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Kilima Valley Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kilima Valley Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave Serengeti and head toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders.

Descend approximately 600 meters into the crater floor for an unforgettable safari. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. With its permanent water sources and fertile grasslands, Ngorongoro offers one of the best opportunities to spot the Big Five in a single day.

After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater and continue to Karatu for a well-deserved evening of relaxation.

Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Following breakfast, drive to the picturesque Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its compact size, the park boasts remarkable ecological diversity, ranging from lush groundwater forests to open grasslands and the alkaline lake itself.

Enjoy a leisurely game drive in search of Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and seasonal flocks of flamingos that gather along the lakeshore. The park is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with more than 400 recorded bird species.

After a picnic lunch and a final game drive, return to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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